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HV54 UDE

2004 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda MX-559,584 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 UDE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 87,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 1 Aug 2025 84,726 miles

Surface corrosion to the underside

Pass 20 Nov 2023 73,207 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 73,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 72,929 miles

Surface corrosion front & rear suspension arms &c..

Fail 18 Aug 2022 72,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 72,819 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 72,817 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2017 62,061 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 54,074 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill close to excess (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front chassis rail corroding

nearside front upper suspension ball joint missing split pin

nearside rear inner arch/sill end corroding

offside front chassis rail corroding

offside rear inner arch/sill end corroding

Pass 16 Jan 2015 45,875 miles

Both rear tyres worn 2-3mm

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads worn 70%

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,080 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 31,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,152 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,066 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 17,041 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,515 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 Dec 2008 14,420 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 13,606 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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HV54 UDE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 59,584 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV54 UDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HV54 UDE is a 2004 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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